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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.82, 4,669.34 and 921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.82, 4,669.34 and 921.78 is: 1,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.82 : 4,669.34 = 921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.82/4,669.34 = 921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.82x = 4,669.34 × 921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.82x = 4,304,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,099.62/3,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.26

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